How to Knit a Baby Sweater with Ivy Hearts Motif with Two Skewers

Knitting a baby sweater is a great way to show your love and care for your little one. It's also a fun and relaxing hobby that allows you to be creative and make something unique. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to knit a baby sweater with an ivy hearts motif using just two skewers. Let's get started!

Materials You'll Need:

2 skeins of baby yarn (we recommend a soft and lightweight yarn for the baby's comfort)

A pair of 4mm knitting needles

A tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Scissors

Instructions:

Step 1: Cast on 60 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.

Step 2: Knit 1 row and purl 1 row to create the garter stitch.

Step 3: Begin the ivy hearts motif by knitting the first 10 stitches in stockinette stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side).

Step 4: On the next row, purl the first 10 stitches.

Step 5: Knit the next 6 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Step 6: On the next row, purl the first 6 stitches.

Step 7: Slip the next 4 stitches onto a cable needle and hold it at the back of the work.

Step 8: Knit the next 2 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Step 9: Knit the 4 stitches on the cable needle.

Step 10: Knit the next 2 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Step 11: Purl the next 10 stitches.

Step 12: Repeat steps 3-11 until you reach the desired length for the body of the sweater.

Step 13: Knit 1 row and purl 1 row to create the garter stitch.

Step 14: Begin the sleeves by casting on 28 stitches on each side of the sweater.

Step 15: Knit 1 row and purl 1 row to create the garter stitch.

Step 16: Begin the ivy hearts motif for the sleeves by knitting the first 4 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Step 17: On the next row, purl the first 4 stitches.

Step 18: Knit the next 2 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Step 19: On the next row, purl the first 2 stitches.

Step 20: Slip the next 4 stitches onto a cable needle and hold it at the back of the work.

Step 21: Knit the next 2 stitches in stockin ette stitch.

Step 22: Knit the 4 stitches on the cable needle.

Step 23: Knit the next 2 stitches in stockinette stitch.

Step 24: Purl the next 4 stitches.

Step 25: Repeat steps 16-24 until you have 18 rows of the ivy hearts motif for the sleeves.

Step 26: Knit 1 row and purl 1 row to create the garter stitch.

Step 27: Bind off all stitches and weave in the ends.

Congratulations, you've completed your baby sweater with an ivy hearts motif! This pattern is perfect for beginner and intermediate knitters who want to try a new challenge. The ivy hearts motif adds a beautiful and unique touch to the sweater, making it a special gift for your little one or a lovely addition to your own baby's wardrobe.

Happy knitting!